Abstract: A method and apparatus for the amelioration of sleep apnea and other obstructive breathing disorders in a patient includes a collar configured to encircle the patient's neck, and a jaw-engagement mechanism carried by the collar. The jaw-engagement mechanism includes a pad configured to contact the underside of the patient's lower jaw in the area of the anterior triangle behind the mandibular symphysis and to be received in a small hollow of the patient's jaw. In use, the pad can apply force against a surface of the patient's lower jaw in order to push it forwardly and upwardly. The pad preferably is secured to a movable post that can be positioned such that a desired amount of force is applied to the patient's lower jaw.

Abstract: Systems, methods are provided for creating and using oral appliances. These oral appliances can be inserted into a patient's mouth to reduce or remove resistance in a patient's airway by controlling biological aspects of nasal and tongue positioning and movement. As such, these appliances can improve anatomic and functional relationships of the oropharyngeal area.

Abstract: A system and/or method for proactively inducing a significant drop in blood pressure during sleep is provided herein. The system includes a blood pressure monitor and a stimulating device that provides stimulation to at least a portion of the person's body. For example, the stimulating device may stimulate a portion of the person's body corresponding to the person's peripheral thermoregulatory control tissue. The stimulation increases or maintains blood flow in the person's glabrous tissue. Additionally, the stimulating device provides stimulation in response to the person's blood pressure being above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A catheter includes a working fluid supply path communicating with a source of working fluid. The catheter also includes a working fluid return path communicating with the working fluid supply path to return working fluid from the supply path to the source of working fluid. At least one of the paths is contained in a distal heat exchange region of the catheter, where the distal heat exchange region includes first and second helical paths and is made of a shape memory material.

Abstract: A method and system provide an endoilluminator including a hand piece, a needle coupled with the hand piece and an optical fiber coupled with the needle. The needle has a channel therethrough and an outside diameter. The channel has an inside diameter that is smaller than the outside diameter. At least a portion of the optical fiber coupled with the needle has a diameter of not more than one half the inside diameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling an illuminated infusion cannula involving an optical fiber support assembly with an optical fiber support tube and a positioning insert that couples within a cannula and that can position an optical fiber in the tip of the cannula while supporting substantially laminar and minimally-restricted fluid flow through the cannula.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an ophthalmic cassette valve may be configured to control flow of an infusion fluid and an ophthalmic substance (e.g., ophthalmic drug, a retina patch material, or an ophthalmic dye) to an infusion cannula. The valve may be configured to provide an alternating or mixed flow of the infusion fluid and the ophthalmic substance to the infusion cannula. In some embodiments, the cassette may include multiple substance chambers with different substances. The cassette may also include a one or more valves to control the flow to the infusion fluid (e.g., on/off for each of the substances and infusion fluid and/or a ratio of the substances and infusion fluid).

Abstract: A surgical system comprises a pressurized irrigation fluid source; an irrigation line fluidly coupled to the pressurized irrigation fluid source; a hand piece fluidly coupled to the irrigation line; an irrigation pressure sensor located at or along the pressurized irrigation fluid source or irrigation line; and a controller for controlling the pressurized irrigation fluid source. The controller controls the pressurized irrigation fluid source based on a reading from the irrigation pressure sensor and an estimated flow value modified by a compensation factor.

Abstract: Goggles include a main frame of goggles, a lens, an exhaust valve and a nose pad supporter. The exhaust valves and the nose pad supporter are disposed on the main frame of goggles and are integrally molded with the main frame of goggles. The main frame of the goggles is wrapped outside the lens, and the lens is clamped in the main frame of goggles. The goggles can keep tight structure and have a good air permeability, and prevent blood and other liquids from spattering into the goggles.

Abstract: A dry eye treatment device and method including a pliable thermal pack engageable upon a first side of a vibration ring is provided. The vibration ring has a second side adapted for positioning on the eyelid of a user to communicate vibration thereto from the vibration ring and heat or cold from a bulging portion of the thermal pack communicating through a central opening of the vibration ring. A cover forming a cavity on the face of the user to house the vibration ring and the thermal pack may also be employed.

Abstract: A laminated film includes a polylactic acid-based resin layer and one or more acetylated hyaluronic acid layers laminated on a side of the polylactic acid-based resin layer, is highly flexible and easy to handle and, when stuck to an adherend with curved surface, the laminated film has excellent followability, adhesiveness and coating properties to the adherend, since the acetylated hyaluronic acid layer(s) can be removed easily with an aqueous solution from the polylactic acid-based resin layer in a thin film shape. The acetylated hyaluronic acid and the polylactic acid-based resin are biodegradable and, therefore, the laminated film is highly compatible with skin and organs such as visceral organs. The laminated film is optimally usable as a dermal material for external application such as a wound coating material, an adhesion inhibitor and skin care articles.

Abstract: A dressing for treating a wound includes a flexible membrane having an upper surface and a wound-facing surface, a flexible battery, an electrode pattern to deliver current to the wound, and a current control electrically to limit the amount of current delivered to the electrode pattern. In embodiments, the current control includes active circuits, series resistors, and parallel resistors. A method of treating a wound includes applying the described dressing and adjusting the current. Embodiments include applying a conductive gel containing a stem cell culture medium or cannabidiol.

Abstract: The resorbable preparation for medical use, and in particular for use as an resorbable dressing for difficult wounds, includes an amorphous hydrogel composed primarily of a mixture of animal collagen, glycerol, xylitol and ozonized vegetable oil in water. The mixture may include, depending on the applications and methods of preparation: water, in proportion in the range of 10% to 90% by weight; either animal or synthetic collagen, in proportion in the range of 40% to 70% by weight; glycerol, in proportion in the range of 20% to 50% by weight; xylitol, in proportion in the range of 0.05% to 5% by weight; ozonized vegetable oil, in a proportion ranging between 0.001% and 10% by weight; lactoferrin, in proportion in the range of 0.001% to 10% by weight; The proportion of water is defined as a function of the desired consistency for the resorbable preparation.

Abstract: A low-elastic compression garment includes a central main portion and multiple straps that extend laterally from the central main portion. Notches may be provided where the straps meet the central main portion, and may be formed into the central main portion adjacent to respective straps. With the notches, when the compression garment is in a wrapped position, lateral edges of adjacent straps that are associated with the notches overlap without gaps or bunching of the strap material. The compression garment may include distal and proximal counter pull tabs that extend from opposite edges of the central main portion. When the distal and proximal counter pull tabs are pulled by the user, pulling forces are transmitted in opposing directions to tension the straps. A removable fastening tab is provided respectively at ends of each of the straps.

Abstract: Absorbent product includes a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, and an absorbent core enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core includes a liquid inlet foam material located closest to the liquid pervious topsheet and an absorbent fibrous layer located closest to the impervious backsheet. The liquid inlet foam material has in the transversal direction of the absorbent product two edge regions and one central region located between the edge regions. The central region has a plurality of openings formed from a plurality of slits extending in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent product and that openings have been formed from the slits by expanding the continuous liquid inlet foam material in the transversal direction of the product, and that each edge region of the liquid inlet foam material has a width that is at least 5.0 mm and is free from openings.

Abstract: An absorbent article for personal hygiene having a front edge and a back edge and comprising a liquid impermeable backsheet, a liquid permeable topsheet, an absorbent core and a pair of barrier leg cuffs disposed symmetrically relative to the longitudinal axis. Each barrier leg cuff is defined by a proximal edge attached to the rest of the article and an elasticized terminal edge that can protrude upwards. The topsheet comprises a raisable region that is attached to the barrier leg cuffs so that when the barrier leg cuffs are raised, the raisable region is lifted up by the barrier leg cuffs and an empty volume is formed between the raisable region and the chassis of the article underneath.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article utilized for absorption and containment of urine and other body exudates may incorporate components that may be detached from the article after use to provide disposal options based upon the user's preferences and circumstances, such as flushing down a toilet or septic tank, composting, recycling, or disposing in a landfill. Sanitary grips and sanitary gap may provide sanitary placements to detach the article. Ripping features incorporated along the top liner, back liner, or outer liner enclosure may also be used to detach the article. A removable liner may be detached from the top liner or outer liner enclosure. The absorbent core may be released after the article has been detached. To reduce the risk of clogging the toilet, a membrane may be utilized to create a barrier between the absorbent core and high-absorbency material to obstruct the high-absorbency material from being released and flushed.

Abstract: An absorbent article (200) includes an absorbent body (23) provided at a front and rear direction range including a crotch portion (C2), and a topsheet (22) that covers a top side of the absorbent body (23), wherein a slit (40) with a predetermined width is formed in the absorbent body (23) at least at the crotch portion (C2) to extend in a front and rear direction, and wherein the topsheet (22) includes a fall-in portion (30) that is fallen in the slit (40) of the absorbent body (23), and convex portions (31) are provided at least at a part of the fall-in portion (30).

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a fluid pervious top sheet, a fluid impervious bottom sheet, and an absorbent core positioned therebetween. The top sheet comprises a plurality of bicomponent fibers having target friction characteristics.

Abstract: An absorbent article has a wrapping sheet wrapping an absorbent body including an intermediate part located on one side of front face side and back face side of the body and both side parts folded back to the other side of the body from the intermediate part. Distal ends of the both side parts are overlapped on the other side of the body to form a connecting portion. A whole part of an internal surface of the wrapping sheet faces the body and is bonded to an external surface of the body through hot melt adhesives. A usage amount of the hot melt adhesives bonds the wrapping sheet and the body together and is larger at least in a region of both end portions in a width direction on the other side of the body than on the one side of the body.

Abstract: Provided herein is a electronically-controlled wheelchair securement system with a winch apparatus that is adapted for pulling and steering a mobility device (e.g., wheelchair, scooter, stretcher, etc.) up and down the ramp of a rear-entry wheelchair accessible vehicle and for providing securement for the mobility device during transport. The system includes two motorized front tie-down units adapted to be positioned in the vehicle at the front of the wheelchair securement area. The front tie-down units have extendable/retractable restraints adapted to connect to the front corners of the mobility device frame. By varying the motor speed between the two front tie-down units, the mobility device can be steered up the ramp. For example, when pulling the mobility device up the ramp, the mobility device can be directed to the left by increasing the speed of the right tie-down unit, slowing the speed of the left tie-down unit, or both.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus that can be used by people who are either restricted in their movements by allowing them to transit locations either in a sitting or standing position with simple hand controls to increase their mobility. The apparatus is further useful for those needing to travel long distances to retrieve objects, bring repair or maintenance personnel to their assigned task with their equipment in an office or warehouse environment. Safety features include the ability to transit through normally experienced hazards of speed bumps, dips and valleys of parking lots and sidewalks without the fear of pitching forward. Furthermore, the apparatus is used by those of limited movement who require assistance getting up from chairs or toilets or prone positions on a bed, where the apparatus is capable of raising the person into the apparatus while moving the center of gravity towards themselves preventing the pitching of the apparatus into themselves.

Abstract: The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a small-sized electric vehicle that is capable of assisting power of a wheelchair coupled to the small-sized electric vehicle, and that is capable of traveling alone in a state of being detached from the wheelchair. A folding vehicle 1 is capable of making a wheelchair 101 coupled by a coupling member 61 move in a self-traveling manner using a battery 14 and an in-wheel motor M etc. Furthermore, the folding vehicle 1 is capable of self-traveling by using the battery 14 and the in-wheel motor M etc. while in an independent state of not being coupled to the wheelchair 101.

Abstract: A collapsible casket including a hollow base including a frame, and a plurality of internal intersecting members, where at least one intersecting member is disposed interior to the frame.

Abstract: Improvements to an ankle holder for an inversion table. The ankle holders are formed of an elastomeric material that is molded onto a rigid backing. The elastomeric material is sufficient durometer to easily conform to the shape of ankles. The backing is secured to a pivoting structure. The ankle holder has a pre-formed shape that approximates the shape and contour of an ankle/heel/foot. The ankle holder can expand and move around the shape of the person to evenly distribute forces caused by inversion of the table. The ankle holders can include a plurality of bladders on the backing to provide structural support to the bladders that enables the bladders to be mounted and secured onto the inversion table. The distance between the gas cushions is adjustable to allow a user to place their ankles within the inversion table and customize the clamping forces.

Abstract: An assist device includes a body wearing unit, and an actuator unit. The actuator unit includes an output link and an actuator having an output shaft. The output shaft is connected to the output link via a speed reducer configured to reduce a pivot angle from the output shaft. The speed reducer includes an accelerating shaft connected to the output shaft and a decelerating shaft connected to the output link. The accelerating shaft of the speed reducer is provided with an output link pivot angle detection unit configured to detect a pivot angle of the output link.

Abstract: An assist device includes a body wearing unit configured to be worn on a body of a user including a region around an assist target body part of the user; and an actuator unit configured to be attached to the body wearing unit and to the assist target body part so as to assist a motion of the assist target body part. The body wearing unit includes a main frame having a pivot shaft portion, and a sub-frame connected to the pivot shaft portion and configured to pivot around an axis of the pivot shaft portion. The sub-frame is pivotable so as to fit a body size of the user.

Abstract: Improvements in a cover for a pin used in an inversion table that prevents the inversion table from rotating beyond a desired amount of rotation. The cover is secured to the fixed frame and has a slot for the rotating frame to move within the slot. The cover prevents debris, sweat, body parts, towels or clothing from entering into the locking pin area. The cover makes the inversion table safer to operate by covering a pinch-point where the rotating component of the inversion table contacts the rotation stop. The cover can take a variety of shape and material configurations to provide the coverage and protection for the user of the inversion table.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, an exoskeleton assembly is configured to be coupled to a wearer, and includes a plurality of members moving in unison with corresponding body segments of the wearer. A first member is adjustable in length and comprises: a first component, a second component. The assembly further comprises a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism, each configured to alternate between a locked position and unlocked position. When the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are in the respective unlocked positions, the first component and the second component are free to slide relative to each other thereby adjusting the length of the first member. When either the first locking mechanism or the second locking mechanism are in the respective locked positions, the first component and the second component are not free to slide relative to each other. The first member may be a spine assembly, a hip assembly, or a leg assembly.

Abstract: A soft tissue mobilization instrument for use in the treatment of the soft tissue of a person being treated by a practitioner having a handle structured for grasping by the hand of the practitioner, an offset body engaging, elongated, elliptical shaped thumb cup working member, and an index finger guide connecting the handle and the working member structured to locate and support the outer edge of the index finger of the practitioner when grasping the instrument. The instrument allows treatment pressure to come from the practitioner's hand thereby relieving pressure on the thumb during a treatment process.

Abstract: A cyclical bicrural rolling and kneading massage device comprises a supporting frame, a power unit and two massaging components. Wherein the supporting frame has a bottom portion, an upright column is protruded from the bottom portion, and a hollow tubular rail column is mounted on the bottom portion. The power unit installed inside the rail column is linked to a center shaft bar so that the center shaft bar is actuated to rotate continuously. Each of the massaging components has a rotating block, and a plurality of rollers is pivotally disposed on the rotating block. The rotating block is fixed at a center position of an assembling and connecting section. An eccentric element disposed outwardly from two sides of the rotating block respectively is sleevely assembled at a massaging disk on the assembling and connecting section. A rotating base is disposed on the two massaging disks respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin care device, and in particular relates to a skin cleaning apparatus including a shell, a cleaning part arranged at the outer side of the shell and used for cleaning skin, a power part arranged in the shell and used for driving the cleaning part to work, a box body arranged in the shell, and an atomizer connected with the box body; and the shell is provided with a spray port for the atomizer to spray. The skin cleaning apparatus of the structure is simple in structure, convenient to use, difficult to injure the skin, and high in user experience.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation training apparatus includes a distributed sensor uniformly distributed on a pad and configured to sense chest compression force throughout the surface area; a controller operatively coupled to the distributed sensor and configured to receive the sensed chest compression force throughout the surface area from the distributed sensor, calculate a chest compression parameter including location or angle of the sensed chest compression force based at least in part on the sensed chest compression force throughout the surface area, compare the calculated chest compression parameter with a predefined value for the chest compression parameter, and produce a performance information which is based on the comparison; and a prompting device operatively coupled to the controller and configured to provide the performance information.

Abstract: An eye washing assembly for washing an eye includes a handle that is selectively manipulated. A cup is coupled to the handle and the cup is selectively aligned with an eye. A washing unit is coupled to the handle and the washing unit contains a liquid. The washing unit is selectively turned on to urge the liquid outwardly through the cup thereby facilitating the eye to be washed.

Abstract: Tools, systems, kits, and methods for both repairing and refreshing cosmetic makeups are discussed. One such tool may be a spatula. Other such tools may be press tools for pressing and compacting makeup. In some embodiments, such press tools may be double ended, with two different sized and/or different shaped presses per given press tool, with a handle between such different sized and/or such different shaped presses, to accommodate different sized and different shaped makeup pans. A container with repair-mousse, of a predetermined formula, may be used to treat broken and/or un-fresh makeup to repair and/or refresh such makeup to a desired consistency.

Abstract: A method for delivering an active agent is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composite structure that is generally planar in shape. The composite structure has one or more layers; at least one of the layers includes one or more types of fibers. In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a composite structure including a hydrophobic support layer and a hydrophilic reservoir layer. The hydrophilic reservoir layer includes a composition that is liquid at temperatures below 30-35 degrees Celsius and that is a hydrogel at temperatures above 30-35 degrees Celsius. In order to better control the phase change of the composition and, therefore, to insulate the hydrophilic reservoir layer from warmth, the hydrophobic support layer may have a thermal conductivity that is 5 to 30 times less, in watts per meter kelvin, than water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surface-reacted calcium carbonate, wherein the surface-reacted calcium carbonate is a reaction product of natural or synthetic calcium carbonate with carbon dioxide and at least one acid. Said calcium carbonate and oral compositions containing the same can be used in remineralisation and/or whitening of teeth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for improved and milder permanent shaping of hair, especially human hair. It has been found that when commonly used permanent shaping compositions are mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the permanent shaping effect of the composition is improved, homogeneous permanent shaping of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair are maintained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping and dyeing carried out one after another with compositions providing improved and milder shaping and dyeing of hair, especially human hair. The inventors of the present invention have unexpectedly found out that when commonly used permanent shaping and dyeing compositions are mixed with another composition comprising predominantly carboxylic acids, the permanent shaping and dyeing effects of the compositions are improved, homogeneous permanent shaping and dyeing of hair fibers is achieved and natural cosmetic properties of hair are maintained.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to methods for treating chemically relaxed hair. The methods include applying a neutralizing composition to the chemically relaxed hair, the neutralizing composition comprising: at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one carboxylic acid, one or more C2-C6 monoalkanolamines, and water. The neutralizing composition is allowed to remain on the hair for a period of time. The hair is also treated with a neutralizing conditioner, which is a different than the neutralizing composition. The neutralizing conditioner includes: at least 0.5 wt. % of at least one carboxylic acid, one or more C2-C6 monoalkanolamines, one or more cationic surfactants, and water. The neutralizing conditioner is allowed to remain on the hair for a period of time. After treatment with a neutralizing composition and a neutralizing conditioner, the hair may be further treated with a shampoo, a conditioner, a conditioning shampoo, etc., dried, and/or styled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair dyeing process for improved and milder dyeing of hair, especially human hair. The ready-to-use dyeing composition comprises carboxylic acids in addition to dyeing agents and oxidizing agents in order to improve dyeing efficiency with less loss of natural hair properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and formulations for reducing or removing tooth stains. The composition comprise one or more compounds having the formula where R is where n=1 to 11, in an orally acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods of making and use the compounds in oral formulations.

Abstract: What is proposed is aqueous surfactant compositions comprising one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of the general formula (I), R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2 ??(I) in which the radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical with 6 to 16 carbon atoms and the radicals M1 and M2—independently of one another—are selected from the group H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamine, one or more alkyl glycosides (B) of the general formula (II), R2O-[G]p ??(I) in which R2 is an alkyl and/or alkenyl radical with 8 to 18 carbon atoms, G is a sugar radical with 5 or 6 carbon atoms and p is numbers between 1 and 10, and water, where specific limiting conditions are to be observed. These compositions have excellent foaming ability and are suitable for use in cosmetic products.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to obtain novel therapeutic drugs for malignant tumors, methods for producing a stem cell, or DNA damage-ameliorating agents, etc., wherein a HAT1 and KAT8 inhibitor is used; a kit containing a HAT1 inhibitor and a KAT8 inhibitor may be used; a composition comprising a HAT1 inhibitor, wherein the HAT1 inhibitor is used in combination with a KAT8 inhibitor, may be used; or a composition comprising a KAT8 inhibitor, wherein the KAT8 inhibitor is used in combination with a HAT1 inhibitor, may be used.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to methods for treating hair, for example, methods for imparting desirable cosmetic properties to the hair, especially hair treated with a chemical treatment composition. The methods include: applying a hair-treatment composition to chemically treated hair, for example, within 30 minutes from when a chemical treatment composition is rinsed from the hair, the hair-treatment composition comprising: one or more polyurethane latex polymers; and rinsing the hair-treatment composition from the hair within 30 minutes from applying the hair-treatment composition to the hair. After rinsing the hair-treatment composition from the hair, the hair may be subsequently dried and styled.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to methods and kits that improve the cosmetic properties of hair, especially hair treated with a chemical relaxer composition. The methods entail treating hair with a combination of different hair-treatment compositions. For example, hair (especially chemical relaxed hair) is treated with a hair-treatment composition comprising at least 0.5 wt. %, based on the total weight of the hair-treatment composition, of at least one non-polymeric mono, di, or tricarboxylic acid, and/or a salt thereof; one or more amines; and water. The hair is subsequently treated with an auxiliary composition, which includes one or more polyurethane latex polymers. Hair treated according to the disclosed methods, especially chemically relaxed hair, exhibits improved style-control and discipline, frizz control, smoothness, softness, and strength.

Abstract: The current disclosure relates to a combination of ingredients including amino acids extracted from the navy bean plant, a combination of the extract of Bambusa vulgaris wendl shoots and charcoal, Lonicera japonica leaf extract, and salicylic acid. This combination of components has been shown to be useful as a cleansing composition that is effective for reducing sebum, increasing clarity of the skin, reducing uneven skin tone and irregular pigmentation, and for improving the appearance of the skin by reducing shine and pore size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dentifrice compositions, in particular, toothpaste compositions, containing extracts of Nigella sativa, or black seed oil, and methods of preparing and using the same.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for drug delivery. The device may include a housing configured for intralumenal deployment into a human or animal subject and a reservoir contained within the housing and having an actuation end and a release end. The release end may include at least one outlet. A first drug formulation and a second drug formulation may be disposed within the reservoir and adjacent to each other and immiscible, or separated from each other by a first barrier. The device may also include a plug within the reservoir at the actuation end, the plug being movable toward the release end to drive the first and second drug formulations out of the reservoir. The device may also include an actuation system operably connected to the actuation end of the reservoir and configured to drive the plug toward the release end and release the drug formulations from the reservoir.